http://go2yas.com YAS Fitness Centers Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:01:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://go2yas.com/kimberlys-blog/how-not-to-pack-on-holiday-pounds/ http://go2yas.com/kimberlys-blog/how-not-to-pack-on-holiday-pounds/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:33:54 +0000 Kimberly Fowler http://thenoomzone.com/?p=305 Read More]]> not settling for being “average” and not packing on the extra pounds? Save those New Years resolutions for your other goals like “conquering the universe” or “finding the love of your life.” Here are some tips on how to do it: Drink More Water. Before you have that 120-calorie glass of wine, drink a 0-calorie glass of water. When you drink water before you eat or drink, you will eat less because you will feel full. The water will also help flush your kidneys and liver after drinking. Stick to your Workout Routine. This is probably the most important thing to do. Because if you are eating and drinking more, then you are consuming more calories than normal. So, logically, you should workout more. If you don’t, then you will gain weight. Simple as that. Do Yoga for Stress Relief. We sometimes eat more when things get stressful: The pressures of the holidays–from gift buying to hanging with the family–can definitely bring on the stress. Or you might just have issues with the holidays. A lot of us do, and we often head straight for the comfort food, which is readily available during this time of year. Yoga is great for helping you de-stress. And it also helps with your digestion: Yoga helps you process all that food you eat. Get a Workout Buddy. I don’t know about you, but I’m more accountable when others are involved. If I say “I’ll meet you at YAS to workout” I will be there, no matter what. See if that works for you. Do the Math before the Meal (or Cup of Cheer). I’m not telling you not to indulge during the holidays. There is nothing I love more than a piece of pumpkin pie with a cup of eggnog. But I do realize that’s over 1000 extra calories I’m consuming and that equals an extra spin class and yoga class. Doing the math–knowing it will take two extra classes not to gain weight–can help you make better choices.]]> http://go2yas.com/kimberlys-blog/how-not-to-pack-on-holiday-pounds/feed/ 1